Jorge Lorenzo is on pole position ahead of the final race of the MotoGP season in Valencia. He’s hoping to secure a win after a turbulent world championship. His title-rival, Valentino Rossi, will start last on the grid due to a penalty. Rossi needs at least a second-place finish today to guarantee his eighth world title.

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